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... features, but at the same time it is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of...) instructions in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can enjoy for years...
... features, but at the same time it is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of...) instructions in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam VisionTM. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can enjoy for years...
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... manually 41 Superimposing a title 42 Making your computer - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only) Viewing images using your own titles 44 Using the built-in the dark - USB...-diagnosis display 77 Warning indicators and messages ...... 78 Additional Information About video cassettes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 33 Using the...
... manually 41 Superimposing a title 42 Making your computer - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/ TRV608 only 46 5 Easy dubbing 51 PC Connection (CCD-TRV608 only) Viewing images using your own titles 44 Using the built-in the dark - USB...-diagnosis display 77 Warning indicators and messages ...... 78 Additional Information About video cassettes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 Using your camcorder abroad 83 Maintenance information and precautions 84 Specifications 89 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 33 Using the...
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...on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. ...Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette...
...on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press Z EJECT. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. ...Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette...
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...The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 REW 3 Press N to start playback. 1 Set ...the POWER switch to CAMERA PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you ...
...The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 REW 3 Press N to start playback. 1 Set ...the POWER switch to CAMERA PL while pressing the POWER small green button. CAME 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you ...
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... accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCDTRV107/TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2) (p. 96) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91) 7 Lens...
... accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wireless Remote Commander (CCDTRV107/TRV408 only) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only) (2) (p. 96) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 91) 7 Lens...
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To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down until it clicks. V BATT release lever 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down .
To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing V BATT down until it clicks. V BATT release lever 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Slide the battery pack down .
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...one hour after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 12 The remaining battery time is completed. See page 81 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the...power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. AYER 4 PL POWER OFF(CHG) CAME RA FULL 1 2,3 The number in the illustration of the "...
...one hour after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 12 The remaining battery time is completed. See page 81 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the...power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. AYER 4 PL POWER OFF(CHG) CAME RA FULL 1 2,3 The number in the illustration of the "...
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...camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to 86°F). Charging time Battery ... number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical...LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695 380 13 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the battery...
...camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to 86°F). Charging time Battery ... number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) Recording time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical...LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 195 105 400 220 465 255 600 330 695 380 13 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the battery...
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... while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. Playing time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen NP-FM30 (supplied) 120 NP-FM50 195 NP-FM70 400 NP...
... while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed 175 280 570 675 865 1010 CCD-TRV608 Battery pack Playing time on /off. Playing time CCD-TRV107/TRV108/TRV308/TRV408 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen NP-FM30 (supplied) 120 NP-FM50 195 NP-FM70 400 NP...
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While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor, ... IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to the wall outlet...
While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor, ... IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it is connected to the wall outlet...
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... year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA... unless you do not use your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn ...
... year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder for about 6 months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time when you set the power switch to CAMERA... unless you do not use your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn ...
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...record in the SP and LP modes on the LCD screen is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . When you record some scenes in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be normal when recorded. 20 If your camcorder is to save battery power and to start recording. If you turn it... START/STOP without chainging the POWER switch again to prevent battery and tape wear. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to 90 degrees. If you leave your camcorder. Picture in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns ...
...record in the SP and LP modes on the LCD screen is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . When you record some scenes in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be normal when recorded. 20 If your camcorder is to save battery power and to start recording. If you turn it... START/STOP without chainging the POWER switch again to prevent battery and tape wear. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to 90 degrees. If you leave your camcorder. Picture in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns ...
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... Indicators in the menu settings (p. 69). L. Select LCD B.L. Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will be affected. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in the mirror mode... DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work. RETURN [ MENU ] : END LCD screen backlight You can adjust the...
... Indicators in the menu settings (p. 69). L. Select LCD B.L. Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will be affected. After using your camcorder (CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only) Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in the mirror mode... DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work. RETURN [ MENU ] : END LCD screen backlight You can adjust the...
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... indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be correct, depending on the conditions in which you insert a cassette and record or ... SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. The indicator may not be displayed. 24 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in ...
... indicator This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be correct, depending on the conditions in which you insert a cassette and record or ... SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after you are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator indicates the approximate recording time. The indicator may not be displayed. 24 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in ...
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...may not illuminate the subject properly. The supplied halogen lamp is turned on. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When you use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to align the tab with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out....in use. •When you do not use the conversion lens (optional), the built-in the following cases: - Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). Advanced Recording Operations Using the built-in light Notes •The built-in light turns off automatically in light is...
...may not illuminate the subject properly. The supplied halogen lamp is turned on. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When you use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to align the tab with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out....in use. •When you do not use the conversion lens (optional), the built-in the following cases: - Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). Advanced Recording Operations Using the built-in light Notes •The built-in light turns off automatically in light is...
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...STEADYSHOT to their default settings. DNR stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - Meaning POWER switch To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with PLAYER the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the ... the indicator flashes. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the PLAYER SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction." CAMERA --- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Notes on the SteadyShot function* ...
...STEADYSHOT to their default settings. DNR stands for camera-shake. * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - Meaning POWER switch To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with PLAYER the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the ... the indicator flashes. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the PLAYER SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction." CAMERA --- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Notes on the SteadyShot function* ...
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...the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording. ORC TO SET ---... Notes on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other camcorders or VCRs. •When you... mode, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder is turned on other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning REC...
...the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony video cassette so that you can get the best possible recording. ORC TO SET ---... Notes on VF B.L.* and LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other camcorders or VCRs. •When you... mode, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder is turned on other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. * CCD-TRV107/TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only Icon/item Mode Meaning REC...
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... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set REC LAMP to the local time. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander... is not aware of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid unintentional operations caused by the time difference you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is set the clock to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72...
... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set REC LAMP to the local time. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander... is not aware of your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid unintentional operations caused by the time difference you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in memory even when the battery is set the clock to OFF. * CCD-TRV107/TRV408 only 72...
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... The tape is not adjusted. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is stuck to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 73 The SteadyShot function does not... is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER. c Set it to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is the manual focus mode. Troubleshooting - c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The contrast between the subject and background is not clear. The picture does not ...
... The tape is not adjusted. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is stuck to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 73 The SteadyShot function does not... is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER. c Set it to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is the manual focus mode. Troubleshooting - c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The contrast between the subject and background is not clear. The picture does not ...
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...using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The volume is turned to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Open the LCD panel and...in a bright place. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is not adjusted correctly. Types of ...71) The picture is recorded in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Set it . (p. 25) A horizontal black band... use the NightShot function in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not...
...using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 85) • The volume is turned to CAMERA or OFF (CHG). c Open the LCD panel and...in a bright place. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is not adjusted correctly. Types of ...71) The picture is recorded in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Set it . (p. 25) A horizontal black band... use the NightShot function in the menu setting. (P. 68) * CCD-TRV308/TRV408/TRV608 only In the playback mode Symptom The tape does not...